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nH^^^ SPALDING'S 



MANUAL OF 




CONTAINING 



OYER FIFTY ILLUSTRATIONS, 

Witli Complete Descriptions of all Movements 
Performed on Roller Skates. 

By a. P. 8FRiaH, 



OCT 27 m4^ 



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PREFACE 

Amusement, and the means of acquiring healthy recrea- 
tion is one of the most important subjects to which the 
attention of parents and young people should be directed, 
the desire for amusement, felt by the people of every nation, 
should be directed towards a sport which gives healthy 
results, and a moral and physical improvement will surely 
follow 

The graceful, fascinating exercise of Roller Skating has 
not, in our judgment, an objectionable feature, its popularity 
of late years with both sexes in England and America 
insures its establishment as one of the permanent fashion- 
able amusements with a hearty patronage. 

Its advantages over Ice-Skating consist in being no 
longer confined to a short and unfavorable season of the 
year, and the freaks of an uncertain climate, permitting us 
to enjoy this exhilarating excercise in-doors regardless of 
weather. The establishment of Skating Rinks in nearly 
every one of the principal cities of the country enables 
young and old to indulge in this exercise under the guidance 
of competent instructors. 

The marked success of Rinks and Roller Skating and 
its recognition as a popular pastime suggested the publica- 



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PREFACE, 



tion of this small yet complete volume. Great care having 
been taken in its arrangement and the selection of subjects 
for illustration, the publishers feel confident that it will be 
in every respect thoroughly practical. A careful study of 
the instructions here given with judicious practice will 
enable the novice to become a^ creditable or even an expert 
skater. 





FORWARD ROLL OUTER-EDGE. 



CONTENTS. 



Suggestions ii 

Dress 12 

Skates 12 

Practice 13 

Walking 14 

Starting 14 

The Forward Glide. _. 15 

To Stop 16 

Forward Roll, Outer Edge 18 

" " Inner " 20 

Forward Cross Roll, Outer Edge 21 

" " " Inner " ._ 22 

On to Richmond Roll 22 

The Locomotive !__ 22 

The Picket Fence 24 

Backward Glide, Outer Edge 24 

" Cross Roll, Outer Edge 26 

" Roll, Inner Edge 26 

Change of Edge Roll 28 

The Polka Step 28 

On to Richmond Polka 28 

Polka with Side Glide 32 

Side Glide Step 32 

Side Glide, Cross Roll 34 

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X CONTENTS. 

Lap Foot Circle 34 

Long Roll 36 

The Spread Eagle ; 36 

Side Glide Circle 36 

Cut-off Circle. _._.... 38 

The Serpentine Roll 38 

Express 40 

Spread Eagle Serpentine 40 

Single Foot Serpentine 40 

The Suburban Roll 43 

The Promenade Step -^ 43 

The Scissors 44 

The Grapevine _. 44 

The Grapevine, Double 46 

The Philadelphia Twist 46 

Figure Three 48 

Figure Eight 50 

Pivots and Spins 53 

Combination Skating 54 

Dancing 54 

List of Movements ^_- 54 

Rink Rules 64 

Polo 66 

Polo Diagram 67 

Polo Rules 68 

National Polo League 71 

The Casino Rink 75 



ROLLER SKATING 



The following suggestions should be carefully adhered 
to in entering upon the practice of Roller Skating, and a 
thorough understanding of the preliminary steps should be 
acquired before attempting fancy or difficult movements. 
Learn one movement at a time and that one sufficiently 
well to be able to perform it at pleasure and without danger 
of falling. Overtasking the abilities will surely result in a 
tendency to acquire awkward habits. 

Have confidence in the ability to perform what you are 
about to undertake; avoid as well over confidence or timidity, 
either one will make the novice appear ridiculous to 
spectators. 

A position of ease, natural and devoid of affectation 
should be cultivated, the body should be erect but without 
stiffness. 

The head should be held easily and slightly inclined 
backward. The body^ though inclined slightly forward, 
should be quite erect; the chest expanded and shoulders 
squared ; avoid stooping or bending and endeavor to culti- 
vate a carriage as elegant as the natural physique will 
allow. The arms should be held or swung naturally at the 
side, all stiff and awkward motions should be studiously 
avoided. The positions of the limbs should be well cultivated, 
a graceful carriage requires that they be kept nearly straight 
the greater portion of each stroke; the raised foot being 
held from the surface by a slight bending of the knee, 
barely enough to clear the skate from the floor. 

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12 Spalding's manual 

Avoid looking at the feet while skating, the attention 
should be directed towards some object on a line with the 
eyes. 

Start slow, fast movements are apt to result in awkward 
falls. Be satisfied with a gradual improvement and by 
acquiring experience the chances of falling, though some- 
times unavoidable, will be greatly lessened. 

DRESS. 

As the body requires less clothing while exercising than 
when at rest, the skater should never be overburdened with 
wraps or overcoats. Any unusual change of dress is unnec- 
cessary, though ladies should not wear very long dresses 
nor hoop skirts. 

Never sit down nor stand in repose in the cold air when 
heated, unless extra clothing is put over the shoulders, and 
not even then when it can be avoided. 

High cut, broad heeled shoes or boots should be worn ; 
under no circumstances should low cut, narrow or high 
heeled shoes be used. The skate should be selected with 
particular reference to the size of the foot; the forward 
rollers being properly placed directly under the ball of the 
foot. 

SKATES, 

In the selection of skates no suggestions as to particular 
makes can be given ; those advertised by all large dealers 
will probably meet the requirements of the average skater, 
and for extra fine Rink Skates or for fancy skating the 
illustrations herein given will doubtless enable the reader 
to select a style agreeable to his fancy. 



OF ROLLER SKATING. I3 

PRACTICE. 

To attain grace and perfection in skating a careful study 
of the first movements and positions is very essential. 
Without such knowledge the mastery of the intricacies of 
the difficult movements will become a matter of consider- 
able time and much unnecessary labor, and it is not at all 
unlikely that the movements thus learned will lack the 
graceful appearance so desirable in this pastime. 

In the following pages a clear, concise and well illus- 
trated description, showing as nearly as possible the relative 
positions of the feet, the curves to be described and the 
correct angle of each movement at the commencement of 
the step, is intended to take the place of the professional 
instructor. 

The important feature in the art of skating consists in a 
thorough understanding of the method of maintaining a 
perfect balance in each movement; by practice the beginner 
intuitively gains the practical knowledge necessary to keep 
the body erect and in perfect equilibrium. 

Remember always that in skating the weight of the 
body must be inclined forward, enough so at least that the 
centre of gravity will be directly over the gliding foot ; by 
observing this rule the chances of falls will be much 
lessened, particularly backward falls. The feet also should 
be well placed, and the proper angles taken; under these 
circumstances it will be hardly probable that the skates will 
go far astray. 

Careless ways should be carefully avoided; nothing is 
easier than to acquire an awkward style; nothing more 
difficult than to overcome it. The most usual faults are; — 
bent knees, high shoulders, waving arms and shuffling 



14 Spalding's manual 

scratchy strokes with the feet. Long, clear and firm strokes 
with each foot, head well up, arms down, limbs straight 
and body erect are the points to be cultivated. 

WALKING. 

FIG. 3. 

The beginner on first attempting to stand on the skates, 
should endeavor to walk on them, the feet being placed at 
right angles, the heel of one foot at the hollow of the other; 
the rear foot must be brought around^ not lifted over, and 
placed precisely in the same position in front of the other. 
This movement continued will enable the pupil to acquire 
control over the feet and have a tendencv to keep them 
together. 

STARTING. 

At all times the feet should be close together, the hecx of 
one foot placed at the hollow of the other and in advance 
of it. This position being as important when at rest (see 
fig. i) as when in motion. To advance raise the rear foot, 
place it at right angles to the other, bend the knee slightly, 
advancing the body so that its weight will be transferred to 
the forward foot at the instant the rollers touch the surface.. 
The inclining of the body forward, or rather in the direc- 
tion to which the foot points gives the actual impetus which 
propels the skater. The rear foot having been raised as the 
stroke began should be carried directly behind the gliding 
foot, until the finish of the stroke, when it should be 
advanced immediately before the forward motion ceases. 
It should be placed with the heel at the hollow of the glid- 
ing foot and placed on the surface in the same manner, 



OF ROLLER SKATING. I5 

swaying the body forward to continue the onward move- 
ment. 

Beginners will bear in mind that the propelling power 
in roller skating is created by the forward sway of the body 
when transferring the weight from one foot to the other, 
and that pushing from the rear foot as in ice skating results 
in keeping the feet too widely separated. 

The actual movement being similar to walking, and 
swaying the body forward at each step, while the rear foot 
in being brought forward should be swung around as if the 
intention was to cross the feet before each step was taken. 

The principal feature of perfection in every stroke being 
to keep one foot only on the surface at one time — the longer 
the better, as the strokes are not liable to be too long ; and 
as the weight or pressure is borne more on either side of the 
skates they will describe the proper curve or edge. 

THE FORWARD GLIDE. 

FIG 4. 

The simplest movement in skating is the forward glide, 
making a series of diagonal lines or curves much similar to 
those made in ice skating. This movement can readily be 
learned by walking through the motions, thus becoming 
familiar with the placing of the feet before attempting to 
maintain a balance for any considerable distance. 

By practicing thus and gradually lengthening the stroke 
the pupil will become accustomed to the balancing of the 
body on one foot. 

In starting the forward glide, place one foot in advance, 
bear the weight on the forward foot, swaying the body in 
the direction towards which the toe points. 

When advancing the rear foot, the forward rollers should 



i6 Spalding's manual 

be last to leave the surface and should remain down until 
the foot is replaced on the floor. Before this occurs, how- 
ever, the toes should be slightly raised and the rear rollers 
placed on the surface first. 

A proper understanding of this first movement is most 
important; the pupil will be greatly benefited by endeavor- 
ing to impress on the memory the required movements to 
be taken. Recollect first that the rear foot, in being brought 
forward, should be placed in advance of the gliding foot 
the toes turned out, the rear rollers placed first on the floor 
the body swayed forward at the instant the weight is trans- 
ferred to that foot. The direction to be taken by the body 
when transferring the weight from the rear to the forward 
foot should be precisely in the angle to which that foot is 
pointed. The eyes should also be directed towards some 
object in the direction to which the skater wishes to go, by 
so doing the balance is more easily acquired and kept. In 
going backwards the gaze should be directed over the 
shoulder to the rear. 

TO STOP. 

FIG. 2. 

The frequency with which skaters are obliged to stop 
when on a crowded floor, creates a necessity for perfect 
control of the movements. A change of direction is not 
always feasible, consequently the novice should at an early 
stage of practice become familiar with the methods of stop- 
ping abruptly. To accomplish this object with certainty 
and safety, the placing of one foot at the rear of and at right 
angles to the gliding foot, and pressing firmly against the 
surface affords the simplest method. The weight should 
remain on the foot in advance while the rear foot being 



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pressed to the floor serves as an obstruction to further 
forward progress. 

Where it is preferable to change the direction from 
which the skater is moving, the usual method is to press on 
the edge of the gliding foot, causing a curve from the for- 
ward course and checking the movement by holding the 
rear foot at right angles with the hollow against the heel of 
the gliding foot. 

When the pupil has become sufl^iciently confident of his 
ability to stand or glide on one foot, the next object to be 
attained is the acquiring of the curved stroke or roll, 
accomplished by pressing or bearing the weight slightly on 
either side of the foot. 

Bearing the weight on the outer side of the skate will 
cause the stroke to tend outward in a gradual curve. The 
pressure borne on the inner side will cause the stroke to 
run in, making an inner curve or roll. 

Beginners are apt to bear the weight on the inner edge, 
which is less graceful and should be avoided. 

FORWARD ROLL OUTER EDGE. 

FIG. 5. 

A pressure on the outer side of the skate when gliding 
forward or backward will cause the direction of the glide 
to tend outward by allowing the axis of the wheels to be 
brought together on that side. The outward pressure being 
repeated by each foot will cause the alternate curves to be 
nearly at right angles to each other, making the movement 
known as the " Outer-Edge Roll." 

This movement is best learned by lengthening each stroke 
of the plain forward glide and bearing the weight on the 
outer edge by gradual pressure. The length of the glide 



20 Spalding's manual , 

should be continued farther than for the plain glide, and the 
body should be swayed sideways with the shoulders square 
with the curve as it is described. 

In starting the movement we will suppose the skater to 
be standing with the left foot in advance, raise the -right 
foot, carry it forward, placing it on the floor heel first, at 
right angles to the left, sway the body sideways, give a 
slight pressure on the inner side of the left foot and raise it 
from the surface. As the skater now rolls forward, the 
whole weight of the body must be borne on the outer edge 
of the gliding foot. Continue the glide as long as the 
impetus gained by the swaying of the body and pushing 
from the rear foot is suflicient to create force for the placing 
of the other foot. 

The balancing foot should be carried as shown by the 
dotted lines in the illustration (see Fig. 5) and brought for- 
ward at the latter end of the curve. 

To change the gliding foot from the right to the left foot, 
place the left on the surface at right angles to the other, 
sway the body sideways, change the pressure on the right 
foot to the inner edge, raise it, facing the direction to which 
the toe of the gliding foot now points. 

This movement is one of the prettiest and most graceful 
in skating; it is most common in skating with a partner, 
can be done backward as well as forward, and is used more 
than all others in the combination of fancy movements. 

FORWARD ROLL INNER EDGE. 

FIG. 6. 

The inner-edge roll, though less used and less graceful 
than the outer-edge, is necessary to good skating and should 
receive thorough practice. 



OF ROLLER SKATING, 31 

The start is made identical to the outer edge; the weight 
being borne on the inner edge will cause the curve to tend 
inward. The balancing foot should be carried farther back 
than in the outer edge to assist in maintaining the equilibrium; 
it must be brought forward at the end of each glide and 
placed on the floor at right angles to the gliding foot, the 
same as described for the other movements. 

The swaying of the body forward with an inward inclin- 
ation creates the propelling force. 

This movement can be varied by holding the balancing 
foot in front of and over the gliding foot. It is used 
extensively in the formation of fancy figures, skating alone 
or with partners. 

FORWARD CROSS-ROLL OUTER EDGE. 

FIG 7. 

The cross-roll is executed in precisely the same manner 
as the outer-edge, with the exception of placing the foot 
when changing from balancing to gliding. 

When completing an outer-edge roll, say with the right 
foot, carry the left forward and across the right, keep the 
pressure on the outer edge of the gliding foot and push 
from it when swaying the body forward. The skater 
should face the direction to which the foot points, which 
gradually curving, will cause the body to turn from side to 
side. 

This movement is done backward or forward with equal 
ease by practical skaters, and makes quite an elegant 
appearance when performed with a partner. The manner 
of crossing the feet is precisely the same as described for 
the lap foot movement. (Fig. 19.) 



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FORWARD CROSS-ROLL INNER EDGE. 

This movement is similar to the plain inner-edge roll, the 
feet being crossed at the end of each glide as described for 
the preceding movement. The balancing foot is brought 
nearly square across the gliding foot w^hen placing it on the 
surface. The push is given on the outer edge of the gliding 
foot, and the body should be swayed in the direction taken 
by the gliding foot. For fancy skating this movement 
becomes quite important, as a continuation of the glide on 
the inner edge will form a complete circle; it is therefore 
much used in the formation of figure eight and figure three 
movements. 

ON TO RICHMOND ROLL. 

FIG. 8. 

This movement differs from the outer-edge cross-roll 
only in the placing of the foot in crossing. In the " On to 
Richmond Roll " the balancing foot is brought back and 
crosses the gliding foot in the rear of it, the impetus being 
gained by the swaying of the body. The glide should be 
mainly on the outer edge, though at the latter end of it the 
weight should be transferred to the inner edge. The 
balancing foot should be carried back and brought smartly 
forward in placing it on the surface. In raising the foot 
from the floor it should be carried somewhat forward of 
and around the gliding foot instead of over it. 

THE LOCOMOTIVE. 

FIG. 9. 

This movement is executed by making a continuous ser- 
pentine movement with the leading foot, while the balanc- 



24 Spalding's manual 

ing foot performs alternately, a forward inner-edge step 
and a backward side glide step. 

The movements being made rapidly, create a supposed 
imitation of the noise of a locomotive. The movement 
can be varied by raising the leading foot from the surface 
at each step of the balancing foot, or by making a contin- 
uous straight line with the leading foot, also by bringing 
the balancing foot forward at the completion of each fourth 
step, making it the leading foot for the next four steps. 

THE PICKET FENCE. 

FIG. lO. 

A movement in which the steps are quite short and 
pointed, like an inverted letter V. The leading foot con- 
tinues constantly in advance, and is followed and crossed 
by each step of the following foot. In starting with the 
left foot the right follows across and behind. The leading 
foot reverses its motion and goes backward, followed by 
the right foot across in front. The skater in this move- 
ment moves continually sideways. 

BACKWARD GLIDE OUTER EDGE. 

The directions for the forward roll w^ill, with the excep- 
tion of carrying the balancing foot and the direction to be 
faced, apply to the backward roll. The end of each glide is 
marked by a change of pressure from the outer to the inner 
edges of the skate, enabling the skater to push from the 
inner edge of the gliding foot \vhen placing the balancing 
foot on the surface. The body should be held quite erect 
and not inclined backw^ard; the balancing foot must be 
carried in the rear of the gliding foot the same as in for- 



26 Spalding's manual 

ward rolls, from which position it is ready to be placed 
instantly on the surface to check further progress or loss of 
balance. The weight must be borne principally on the rear 
rollers, the body be swayed sideways as in the forward 
outer edge. In changing feet the body must be brought 
quickly around completely reversing the position of the 
shoulders, and the face should be turned around so that the 
skater will be looking over his shoulder in the direction 
taken by the skate. When gliding on the left foot the 
gaze should be directed over the right shoulder, when on 
the right foot the face should point over the left shoulder. 

BACKWARD CROSS-ROLL OUTER EDGE. 

The movement of the backward cross roll is very similar 
to the preceding. The feet are crossed at the beginning of 
each glide as in the forward cross-roll. The impetus is 
gained by the change of edge and pushing from the inner 
edge of the gliding foot. The balancing foot is held in the 
rear and should be carried slowly around after lifting it 
from the surface. 

Face the direction taken by the heel of the foot and bring 
the shoulders quickly around at each step. 

The backward cross-roll inner-edge Is performed similarly 
to the following movement; it is the reverse of the forward 
inner-edge cross-roll and can easily be acquired by follow- 
ing the directions for the: — 

BACKWARD ROLL INNER EDGE. 

The inner-edge backward roll will be quite difficult to 
master; it is used in nearly all figures and w^ill be found 
quite essential to fancy skating. 

In this movement the center of the circle should be faced 




BACKWARD ROLL OUTER-EDGE. 



28 Spalding's manual 

by the skater, in gliding on the right foot the face must be 
directed to the left and reversed when on the left foot. 
The impetus is gained usually from a forward glide and 
turn on the toes. The balancing foot is carried in the rear 
and held from the floor with toes down. 

CHANGE OF EDGE ROLL. 

FIGS. II-I2. 

A change of edge on either foot is performed by starting 
on either edge, and while gliding change the pressure from 
one to the other side of the foot. The movements described 
can all be varied in this manner either backward or forward. 
The illustrations given (Figures 1 1 and 12) show the manner 
of applying the change of edge to the forward roll and 
forward cross-roll, either one of which can be reversed and 
performed backward. 

THE POLKA STEP. 

FIGS. 13-14. 

This movement consists of an outer-edge glide, broken 
by advancing and sustaining the w^eight on the balancing 
foot for an instant only, and completing the glide for a 
distance equal to the first portion of it. 

The double polka step is performed by starting with a 
long glide followed by three quick short steps and finished 
by a long glide on the same foot with which the movement 
was started. These movements are usually performed with 
a partner and to music, in which case they present a very 
pleasing appearance for ones so simple. 

ON TO RICHMOND POLKA. 

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the rear of the ghding foot, and carrying the advanced foot 
quickly to the outer side presen^^s an elegant and graceful 
manner of turning at the ends of the rink when skating 
with a partner. The method of performing the movement 
is precisely the same as the foregoing one. The directions 
given for the " On to Richmond Roll " (Fig 8) are the same 
as for this movement. 

POLKA WITH SIDE GLIDE. 

FIG. l6. 

This polka step is identical with the following movement 
excepting that the side glide is much shorter, as in the 
second step of the plain polka. 

SIDE STEP GLIDE. 

FIG. 17. 

This excellent movement consists of a combination of for- 
ward and backward glides on the outer edge of each foot, 
the start is taken with an outer-edge roll on the right foot, 
the left foot is turned with the heel pointing in the same 
direction as the right toe, the left foot when being placed 
on the surface must cross the curves of the right and con- 
tinue the line of that curve. The glide is finished on the 
right foot and outer edge, at the end of which the left foot 
is carried forward and placed on the surface, as in the plain 
forward-roll, outer-edge. 

The right foot now executes the backward stroke in the 
same manner as with the left, the glide being finished by 
an outer-edge with the left foot. 

The backward step which gives the name of side glide to 
the movement must be done with the leg straight, the 
weight borne on the heel and the face pointing to the front 
and over the shoulder. 



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SIDE GLIDE CROSS ROLL 

FIG. iS. 

A movement formed by adding the cross-roll (Fig. 7) to 
the preceding glide. Starting with a forward outer-edge 
roll, the side glide is taken by the other foot, the outer-edge 
roll is continued, and in changing the leading foot the bal- 
ancing foot is brought forward and carried across the glid- 
ing foot. The movement is then continued in the same 
manner, each foot becoming alternately leading and bal- 
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FIGS. 19-20. 

To change the direction in skating and for turning short 
corners, the combining of the inner and outer edge move- 
ments in connection with a crossing of the feet on every 
other glide causes the skater to describe a circle more or 
less short, as the weight is borne with slight or firm pressure 
on the edge of the foot. 

For the forward circle (Fig. 19) start on the outer edge 
with the right foot crossing over the left, pressing the inner 
edge, follow with the right on the outer edge, but not cross- 
ing the feet, continuing to cross or lap the left foot over the 
right will carry the skater around in a complete circle. 

The backward circle is the reverse of the forward move- 
ment, the illustration shows the positions taken by each foot 
in turn. The length of the glide and wi3th of the lap 
governs the size of the circle taken ; for a large circle a long 
glide and short lap is necessary. For a short circle a short 
glide and wide lap is taken. In executing these circles the 
body should be inclined towards the centre of the circle 
taken. 



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This movement is very commonly used for increasing the 
speed of the skater when desiring to gain impetus for a long 
roll on either foot. 

LONG ROLL. 

FIG. 21. 

After gaining sufficient impetus the skater can by 
securing a perfect balance, roll on one foot a great distance. 

The movement is excellent as a special means of practic- 
ing the feature of balancing on one foot. The roll can be 
taken forward or backward, flat foot or on heels or toes. 



THE SPREAD EAGLE. 

FIG. 23. 

A movement performed by obtaining a forcible start and 
gliding on both feet flat with the heels together and the 
toes pointing in opposite directions. The most graceful 
way of executing the eagle, is with the heels about twelve 
inches apart, the legs straight and body erect. 

The variations by which the movement can be changed are, 
first, placing the heels some distance apart, with knees 
bent; second, placing the heels close together, legs straight; 
third, spread the legs apart with knees straight, and glide 
on rear rollers. Execute these movements on the forward 
or backward edges to describe circles tending forward or 
backward. 

SIDE GLIDE CIRCLE. 

FIG. 23. 

The formation of a circle by a succession of steps of the 
side glide movement requires only a knowledge of that 
movement to enable the skater to easily execute it. To 





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form a circle running inwards to the right, the leading foot 
is the right. Start by an outer-edge roll on the right foot 
forward, reverse the left foot placing it on the surface, the 
heel to the front and in the rear of the right foot, (See Fig. 
17) making a short backward glide on that foot and repeat 
the outer-edge roll with the right. 

CUT-OFF CIRCLE. 

FIG. -'4 

This movement differs but slightly from the side-glide 
step. The only difference being in placing the foot execut- 
ing the backward step in front of, instead of to the rear of 
the leading foot. Starting the movement with the right 
foot leading, execute an outer-edge roll, carry the left foot 
forward, turning it around so as to toe backward, bear the 
weight on the left foot making a short backward glide, 
carry the right foot forward for the third step, pushing 
from the inner edge of the lef t^ for the impetus of the next 
stroke. 

In executing a plain forward cut-off promenade, the 
skater alternately faces backward and forward from right 
and left, as in the side-glide step. 

THE SERPENTINE ROLL. 

FIG. 25. 

The serpentine roll is executed by a forcible pressure on 
the inner and outer edges of the right and left skates alter- 
nately. Starting with the left foot in advance, the weight 
borne on the outer edge, the right foot is brought forward 
on the inner edge, change the weight to the outer edge of 
the right foot, advance the left bearing on the inner edge, 
change the weight again to the outer edge of the left skate 



39 



Side Glide Circle 
Tig. 23 



Right 




Cut-off Circle 
Fig. 24 



Left 




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and advance t^e right foot. The outward pressure on each 
foot alternately, is the motive power which propels the 
skater. 

By reversing this movement, making a backward roll, 
the pupil has the most easy method of practicing a back- 
ward glide. For this movement the body should not be 
inclined forward, but the weight must be borne firmly on 
the heels with the body as erect as possible. 

THE SERPENTINE EXPRESS. 

FIG. 26. 

The principle of the serpentine express is the same as 
the preceding movement. The feet are alternately advanced 
so that the legs are continually crossing and re-crossing 
when executing the movement. The momentum is gained 
by alternating the pressure from one foot to the other and 
advancing the rear foot each time this change in pressure 
is made. 

THE SPREAD EAGLE SERPENTINE. 

Is performed as above, while the feet are placed with 
heels together and toes pointing in opposite directions. By 
uniformly changing the pressure from the inner and outer 
edges, the movement gains force. 

SINGLE FOOT SERPENTINE. 

FIG. 27. 

A prolonged glide on one foot is another variation of the 
serpentine roll. The propelling power in this case, however, 
comes partly from the movement of the balancing foot, 
which should be carried at right angles to each curve 



42 Spalding's manual 

described by the gliding foot. When starting on the inner 
edge, the bahincing foot must be brought quickly back, as 
shown by the diagram, and carried forward in the same 
manner when on the outer edge. 

THE SUBURBAN ROLL. 

FIG. 28. 

Is performed by three glides to each completed curve, the 
first an outer edge on the leading foot, a shorter inner edge 
glide on the balancing foot followed by an outer edge by 
the leading foot. The glides are then reversed by chang- 
ing the balancing foot to gliding foot and starting it on the 
outer edge at right angles to the finishing curve of the last 
movement. 

For skating with partners this movement is the most 
common of what may be termed fancy movements. It 
presents a very graceful appearance and is easily acquired. 

THE PROMENADE STEP. 

FIG. 29. 

The promenade step is executed somewhat similar to the 
" On to Richmond." The addition of a push from the 
inner edge of the balancing foot, being the principal point 
of difference. To perform this movement correctly, start 
on the outer edge forward with the right foot, pass the 
left foot forward, keeping it on the surface, but not bearing 
any weight upon it. As the weight is transferred from the 
right to the left foot, the right should be brought around 
to the rear of the left and the push is given from the inner 
edge; it is then brought forward, lightly touching the sur- 
face. At the finish of the glide on the left foot, the weight 
is transferred again to the right and a push given from the 



44 Spalding's manual 

inner edo:e of the left. The movement of brino^ino: the 
foot to the rear, after the balancing foot has been placed 
behind it, is like describing a half circle on the toes, the 
rear rollers being raised from the surface until the pressure 
is given. 

The suburban roll performed in the same manner -as the 
promenade step, affords a graceful method of skating with 
a partner. The glides are taken the same as in the subur- 
ban roll, with the addition of the push from the balancing 
foot. See Fig. 28. 

The side glide promenade is executed by alternating 
each step after changing the foot from balancing to gliding, 
with a cut off step the same as described for Fig. 17. 

This movement can be performed with flat foot, on toes, 
backward or forward. It can also be varied bv making^ a 
complete turn to the right or left, after each long glidej 
(See Fig. 30) the turn being performed as described in the 
" grapevine " movement. 

THE SCISSORS. 

Fig. 31. 

This movement is executed by spreading the feet, toes 
out, and drawing them together; a backward serpentine 
movement is then executed, followed by a heel and toe 
half turn, and completing the figure with the face to the 
opposite direction from that taken when starting. 

This figure can be varied by making a complete revolu- 
tion as the glide is reversed, also by performing the entire 
movement on the toes. 

THE GRAPEVINE. 

FIG. 32. 

The grapevine consists of a series of backward and for- 



46 Spalding's manual 

ward turns, arranged so that while the skater alternately 
faces to the right and left, the onward progress appears to 
be sideways. 

In executing this movement the start is taken on a for- 
ward glide. The right foot is brought forward and made 
to describe a serpentine movement, (See Fig. 26) followed 
by the left foot in a similar curve. As the leading foot is 
brought across the following foot, the body makes a slight 
turn to the left. At this point the movement is reversed, 
making a backward glide, the left foot becoming the lead- 
ing foot, the serpentine movement being repeated across 
the right foot. The weight of the body should be borne 
principally on th^ following foot, and each turn made 
upon the heel of one foot and the toe of the other. 

In turning from the forward to backward glides the 
turn should be made on the toes. 1 he turn from back- 
ward to forward should be on the heels, the whirling 
movement being assisted by swinging the body about. All 
heel and toe turns are made by these rules, and the pupil 
should practice each until proficient at either. 

GRAPEVINE DOUBLE. 

FIG. 33. 

« 

A movement similar to the above with the exception of 
the turns, a complete revolution being made as each glide 
is reversed. The alternate turns being made from right to 
left and from left to right. 

PHILADELPHIA TWIST. 

Fig. 34. 

The Philadelphia twist is performed similar to the grape- 
vine, the pnncipal features being the serpentine and heel 



48 Spalding's manual 

and toe turns. For the single movement a series of half 
circles are made, followed by the serpentine. 

In the double twist (see Fig. 35) the movement is varied 
by making a complete revolution on the last turn, the other 
portions of the figure being the same as the single twist. 

The Philadelphia twist with half turn (see Fig. 36), is 
but a continued series of the scissors movement, the move- 
ment being forward and backward alternately. 

FIGURE THREE. 

Fig. 37. 

Of the fancy figures performed on roller skates the 
Figure Three is probably the one most easy to learn, as 
well as being the most necessary. The methods by which 
the figure is performed enter largely into all other fancy 
movements, and proficiency in the execution of this figure 
will be of great assistance in attaining the others. There 
are several ways of making this figure, the usual method 
being by making a forward outer-edge glide, a turn on the 
toe followed by an inner-edge backward glide. The ways 
in which the figure can be varied are as follows: Reverse 
the usual method by making the first glide on the inner- 
edge forward, turn on the toe, completing the figure by an 
outer-edge backward glide. 

Reverse each of the preceding movements making the 
first glide backward, followed by a turn on the heel^ finish- 
ing with a forward glide. Also by making a complete 
revolution when turning and finishing on the opposite edge 
from the starting glide. 

The double threes are performed by completing the 
figure on one foot and following with the oth v foot. 

The flying threes are a continuation of the figure three 



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on one foot, either in the same direction or by a change of 
edge and reversing each figure alternately, thus turning 
from left to right and from right to left. 

FIGURE EIGHT. 

FIG. 3S. 

The various methods of executing the figure eight are 
shown in the illustrations from Fig. 38 to Fig. 46. The 
use of both feet in executing this figure enables the skater 
to gain force in starting each separate portion of the figure. 
The name given each figure in the illustrations will enable 
the pupil to judge of the manner in which it is to be exe- 
cuted. 

Fig. 38. The outer-edge eight is made by continuing an 
outer-edge roll for a complete circle on each foot. 

Fig. 39. A single foot eight, executed by making a 
complete circle on each edge of the skate, the impetus being 
gained by swinging the balancing foot as in die single foot 
serpentine. See Fig. 27. 

Fig. 40. The figure three-eight is performed by making 
a figure three in the usual manner or by making a complete 
revolution on the turn and continuing the latter portion of 
the three to a circle, following with the other foot in the 
same manner. 

Fig. 41. Executed as above, with the exception of a 
cut-off step, (See Fig. 24) and completing the figure on the 
foot from which the start was made. 

Fig. 42. Performed on one foot with a whirl or spin at 
the completion of each circle. The balancing foot being 
utilized to gain the necessary force to complete each circle. 

Fig. 43. The one foot eight with loops is executed as 
in the single foot eight, (Fig. 39) the spin or loop being made 



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Fig. 37 



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Fig. 38 




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52 Spalding's manual 

at the opposite extremities of the figure, using the balancing 
foot as a motive power. 

Fig. 44. An eight performed on the toes in the manner 
of the serpentine roll, each circle being made by bearing 
on the inner edge of the outer foot, and the outer edge of 
the inner foot, reversing the edges at the completion of 
each half of the figure. 

Fig. 42. A combination of the Philadelphia twist or 
grapevine and an outer-edge roll making one-half of the 
figure, f ollow^ing again with the twist and an outer-edge roll 
on the other foot. 

Fig. 43. Executed by combining the Philadelphia or 
grapevine twist and an outer-edge roll as in the above with 
the addition of a toe pivot hereafter described. 

PIVOTS AND SPINS. 

The pivot is used to guide the skater in making short 
circles. The body must be inclined to one side, limbs 
straight, the weight borne well on the edge of the gliding 
foot and the balancing foot rested on the surface at the cen- 
tre of the circle being described. The pivot can be exe- 
cuted on the inner or outer edges, the outer-edge being 
executed by crossing the pivot foot back of the gliding 
foot. 

The spins or whirls can be performed on one or both 
feet, heel and toe, or on the toes, the force or propelling 
power being obtained by spreading the feet apart and forc- 
ing them together again and turning the head and shoulders 
in the direction of the spin. To whirl on one foot the im- 
petus is gained by starting from a short glide and sharp 
curve, the balancing foot being held in front and some dis- 
tance from the surface. 



One foot Eight 
Fig.39 




Figure-ttiree Eight 
rig.40 



53 




Three-eight with Cut-oflf 
Fig.4I 




One-foot with Spin 
Fig.42 





SERPENTINE ROLL. 



One-foot with Loop 
Fig.43 




Figure Eight on Toes ' 
Fig.44 



06 




Phila. Twist Eight 
Fig, 45 




Grapevine Eight 
Fig.46 




56 Spalding's manual 

COMBINATION SKATING. 

Skating in couples affords a most enjoyable means of 
executing, not only the simple but the difficult movements, 
many of the figure movements being greatly improved by 
thus executing them. Skaters should faithfully practice 
those movements which will allow of skating with partners, 
at every favorable opportunity. 

DANCING. 

Expert skaters will find no trouble in learning to waltz, 
or go through the movements of quadrilles on rollers. A 
thorough proficiency in the movements here given will en- 
able the skater to acquire with comparative ease, the neces- 
sary steps for waltzing; the side glide, cut off step, grape- 
vine and scissor movements will afford excellent practice 
for this purpose. 

COMPLETE LIST OF MOVEMENTS PER- 
FORMED ON ROLLER SKATES. 

The following list includes nearly all the movements and 
combinations known to the best scientific skaters. They 
have been arranged by Mr. A. F. Smith for the special use 
of skilled skaters. In most instances the name will, in con- 
nection with the preceding descriptions, enable the reader 
to understand the manner in which each combination is 
executed. 

1. Plain Roll, forward. 

2. " " backward. 

3. Cross " forward. 

4. " " backward. 



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57 



5- 
6. 

7- 
8. 

9- 

lO. 

II. 

12. 

13- 

14. 

15- 
16. 

17- 

18. 

19. 

30. 
21. 

23. 

24. 

26. 

27. 
28. 
29. 

30- 
31- 

32. 

33- 
34- 
35- 

36. 



Change Edge Roll, forward. 

" " " backward. 

Change Edge Cross Roll, forward. 

" " " " backward. 

Inside Edge Roll, forward. 

" " " backward. 
Long Roll, forward, outer edge, 
backward, " 
forward, inner 
backward, " 
On to Richmond, forward. 

" '' backward. 

Polka Step, forward. 

" " backward. 
On to Richmond Polka, forward. 

" " " backward. 

Polka with Side Glide Step. 
Polka Step Double, forward. 

" " " backward. 

Promenade Step Plain, forward. 






4( ii, 


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backward. 


a a 


with Turn Right. 


4C CC 


4C 


" Left. 


(C U 


U 


" Right and Left. 


u u 


U 


Grapevine Twist. 


(( u 


U 


Philadelphia Twist. 


ii u 


ii 


Figure Three, forward. 


a cc 


U 


" " backward 


u u 


a 


Side Glide Step. 


6i U 


Standing Still. •* 


ii U 


On 


Toes. 


U (C 


with Cut-Off Step. 



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glide right. 




38. 




( (( 


" left. 




39- 




( (( 


" right and left. 




40. 




( (( 


" Cross Roll, forward. 




41. 




( (( 


" " " backward. 




42. 




' Glide 


, circle right. 




43- 




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" left. 




44. 




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" with cut-off step. 




45- 


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rpentine 


on Both Feet, forward. 




46. 




a 


" " backward. 




47- 




a 


on Toes, forward. 




48. 




u 


" backward. 




49. 




a 


on Heels, forward. 




50- 




a 


" backward. 




51- 




cc 


right foot forward. 




52- 




a 


" " backward. 




53- 




(C 


left " forward. 




54- 




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" " backward. 




55- 




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backwai 


one foot, change from forward 
•d. 


to 


56. 


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jrpentine 


, One Toe forward. 




57- 




(( 


" " with a Jump. 




58- 


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rape vine 


Plain, right. 




59. 




u 


'' left. 




60. 




(( 


" double. 




61. 




(( 


On Toes, right. 




62. 




i( 


" left. 




63- 




u 


" double. 




64. 




(( 


On Heel and Toe, right. 




65- 




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66. 
67. 






On Heels, right, 
left. 





OF ROLLER SKATING. 

68. Grapevine on Heels, double. 

69. " Single and Double with cut-off step, 

70. " On Toes with one Toe Pirouette. 

71. " with Toe Whirl. 

72. " with Heel and Toe Whirl. 

73. Philadelphia Twist, half to the right. 

74. " " " " left. 

75. " " Plain. 

76. " " Double. 

77. " " with Figure Three. 

78. " " On Toes, forward. 

79. " " " backward. 

80. " " " double. 

81. Picket Fence, to the right. 

82. « " " left. 

83. " " with Promenade Step. 

84. " " " Side Glide " 

85. Scissors Plain, right, forward. 

86. " " left " 

87. " On Toes, backward. 

88. « " forward. 

89. " On Heels, backward. 

90. " " forward. 

91. " On Toes, Philadelphia Twist. 

92. " " Double Philadelphia Twist. 

93. " " Cork Screw Turn. 

94. " Figure Three and Toe Pirouette. 

95. " with Toe Whirl. 

96. " « Heel and Toe Whirl. 

97. Mercury Three's, right and left. 

98. " " left circle. 

99. " " right " 



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lOO. Mercury with Grapevine Twist, 

loi. Figure Eight, Cross, Plain, forward. 

102. " " " " backward. 

103. " " Inside Edge, forward. 

104. " " " " backward. 

105. " " Toe Pivot, Inside Edge, forward. 

106. " " " " backward. 

107. " " " " Pirouette 
on Toe. 

108. Figure Eight, Toe Pivot, Inside Edge, Cork 

Screw Turn. 

109. Figure Eight, with Grapevine. 

no. " " " " cut-oft, inner edge. 

III. " " " Philadelphia Twist. 

113. " " " " " cut - off 

inner edge. 

113. Figure Eight with Figure Three, outer edge. 

114. " " " " " inner " 

115. " " " " '' cut-off inner edge 

116. " " " '' " Toe Pirouette. 

117. " " " " " Heel " 

118. " " one foot forward^ right. 

119. '* " " " left. 

120. " " " backward, right. 

121. " " " " left. 

122. " " " forward, with Pirouette. 

123. " " " half forward, half backward 

124. " " " forward loop. 

125. " " " backward loop. 

126. " " on two toes, forward. 

127. " " " " backward. 

128. " " " " Corkscrew Turn or RingPt. 



OF ROLLER SKATING. 6l 

129. Figure Eight, on Toes, Grapevine Turn. 

130. " " on Heels, forward. 

131. Spread Eagle Plain, right. 

132. " " " left 

133. " " on Toes, right. 

134. " " " left. 

135. " " on Heels. 

136. " " jump Pirouette in the air. 

137. " " change from right to left. 

138. " " light on heels. 

139. " " heel and toe, forward. 

140. " " " " backward. 

141. " " with Philadelphia Twist Turn. 

142. " " " Grapevine Turn. 

143. One Toe Glide, forward. 

144. " " " backward. 

145. " Heel " forward. 

146. " " " backward. 

147. " Toe " change from forward to backward. 

148. Heel and Toe Whirl or spin to the right. 

149. " " " " " left. 

150. Whirl or Spin on toes, right. 

151. *' " " left, 

152. Cork Screw Whirl on heel and toe, right. 

153. « " " " " left. 

154. " " " on toes, right. 
1^=:, '- '' " " left. 

156. Single Toe Whirls. 

157. Heel and Toe Split, forward. 

158. " " " backward. 

159. Heel Split. 

160. Lap Foot Circle, right, forward. 



62 Spalding's manual 

6 1 Lap Foot Circle, left forward. 

62. " " " right, backward. 

63. " " " left, '' 

64. Serpentine, heel and toe, forward. 

65. " " " backward. 

66. " with flying threes, forward. 

67. " " " " backward. 
6S. Figure Eight, heel pivot, inner edge, forward. 

69. " " '' " " " backward. 

70. " " " " with Grapevine. 

71. " " " " " Philadelphia Twist 

72. " " " " " Figure Three " 

73. Cross Roll Promenade, forward. 
74 " " " backward. 

75. Philadelphia Twist with crouch toe pivot. 

76. " " on toes with Grapevine. 

77. Flying Threes outer edge. 

78. " " inner " 

79. Ringlets, right. 

80. '' left. 

81. " with toe pivot. 

82. Grapevine with heels spread. 

83. Loops with Grapevine Twist. 

84. " " Philadelphia Twist. 

85. Side Glide Eights. 

86. Scissors with heel split. 
87 Cross Roll, forward, on toes. 

88. " '' backward " 

89. Lap Foot Serpentine Eights, forward. 

90. '' " " backward. 

91. The Box or Square Movement, right. 

92. '• " " left 



OF ROLLER SKATING. 63 

193. The Box or Square Movement with Three's. 

194. One Foot Eight, toe pivot, continuous, right. 

195. " " " « left. 

196. Serpentine Eight, toe pivot, right and left con- 

tinuous. 

197 Figure Eight toe Pirouette, right and left. 

198. Eight one foot Pirouette in air, alight on same foot. 

199. Waltz Circle, Grapevine Twist, right. 

200. " " " " left. 

201. Mercury, backward, with cut off step. 

202. " with Philadelphia Twist. 

203. Serpentine, one foot with Pirouette. 

204. Scissors Cross, backward, right. 

205. " " " left. 
^06. Hop Promenade Step, single. 

207. " " "- double. 

208. Spread Eagle Serpentine, flat foot. 

209. " " " on heels. 

210. Eight with double cross pivot, forward. 

211. " " " " " backward. 



64 Spalding's manual 



RINK RULES. 

The following rules were arranged for one of the largest 
rinks in the country. It would be \\"ell for rink managers 
to have a number of them printed on card-board and placed 
in conspicuous places in the rink. 

1. Skating begins at one stroke of the gong, and ceases 
at two strokes of the gong. 

2. No smoking allowed in or about the premises, except 
in the smoking room. 

3. Gentlemen will not soil the floor with tobacco ; others 
will not be permitted to do so. 

4. Crowding, loud talking or other rude or noisy dem- 
onstrations, are forbidden. 

5. No one should stand, even for a moments on the 
skating surface, or so as to obstruct the entrance to the 
place, or the vie^v of others. 

6. In putting on skates, see that the buckles are upon, 
the outside of the foot. 

7. Never cross the skating surface in passing to or from 
a seat; always follow the direction of the skaters. 

8. Spitting or throwing any substance upon the skating 
surface is dangerous, and will not be permitted. 

9. Going up or doWn stairs with skates on is dangerous 
and strictly prohibited. 

10. No stick, cane, string, or other similar article, should 
be taken on the floor. 

11. In skating around the circuit, all will observe a 
uniform direction, taking great care never to interfere with 
the movements of others. 



OF ROLLER SKATING. 65 

12. No skater should stop, even for an instant, in the cir- 
cuit, except to assist a lady. 

13. Pushing, tripping, racing, tagging or taking hold of 
others garments, or any rude or dangerous actions, are 
strictly forbidden. 

14. Most falls occur from the feet being parallel with 
each other, or nearly so, as in this position one foot cannot 
check the movement of the other; hence, before attempting 
to stand upon the skates, the beginner should place the 
heels together, with the feet at right angles, in which pos- 
ition they should always be, while getting up, sitting down, 
or standing upon skates. 

15. Skating by four or more than two together, should 
be avoided, while skating in couples should be practiced as 
much as possible, by all sufficiently advanced, as there is no 
other way in which a lady and gentleman can make so 
graceful an appearance. 

16. On removing the skates please return them to the 
skate room, with the heel strap of one skate buckled and 
tucked firmly into the buckle of the other skate to prevent 
mismating. 

17. A cheerful compliance with the above, and a careful 
regard for the comfort and enjoyment of others, is respect- 
fully requested. 

18. None but those known, or supposed by the manage- 
ment to be acceptable to a majority of the patrons, will be 
admitted and furnished with skates. 



66 SPALDING S MANUAL 



POLO. 

Polo, as played on skates, originated in the well known 
game of " Hockey " or " Shinny." It specially commends 
itself as an attraction for rinks and skaters. When gov- 
erned by proper rules and regulations the game becomes 
very scientific, requiring skill in skating and good judgment. 

The art of turning short, stopping, backing, etc., must 
be learned; a beginner on skates has no chance with better 
skaters. A general idea of the game can be obtained by 
reading the rules. The players are divided equally, each 
club having substitutes to be ready in case of accident. 
Each club has a goal to defend and attack. The starting 
point is usually the centre of the field or rink; the object 
of the game being to knock the ball with the folo 
sticks through the goal of the opposing club. The tactics 
pursued in foot-ball are most likely to ensure success in 
Polo; a gentle, nursing hit, keeping the ball well in hand, 
and when hard pressed by the opposing side, passing it to 
another of one's own side, not endeavoring to rush the goal 
without a fair chance of securing it. Low and light should 
be the maxim of the player, the ball should at no time be 
raised from the skating surface. 

THE DIAGRAM. 

The field for the game should be rectangular, as shown by 
the illustration. No measurements can be given as to 
exact size, as the skating surface of any rink will answer, 
the relative positions of the players being altered to suit 
the proportions of the field. 



EIGHT 



LEFT 



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Goal<3ii§-<2^Post 

Goal Cover (^ )^ ^^^^ q^^^^ 

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SPALDING'S POLO RULES. 

Rule I. Each team shall consist of seven players, to 
be distinguished as follows: One goal tend; two half- 
backs; one cover point; two rushers. 

Rule II. The ball shall be the Spalding Regulation 
Polo Ball. The sticks shall not exceed four feet in length 
or one inch in diameter, and shall not exceed sixteen 
ounces in weig^ht. 

Rule III. The goals shall be composed of two upright 
posts, three feet high, and not more than two inches in 
diameter, set in blocks not over ten inches square and two 
inches thick. They shall be placed in line 4J^ feet apart, 
measuring from the posts, and not less than six feet from 
the end of the surface. 

Rule IV. Only one person shall tend goal at a time. 

Rule V. There shall be a referee, chosen by the cap- 
tains, two judges for each side, and a time-keeper. A judge 
from each side shall stand behind each goal. No persons 
but the players, referee and judges shall be permitted on 
the surface during a match, unless assistance is to be ren- 
dered in case of an accident, or unless upon mutual invita- 
tion of the captains and referee. The referee shall start 
and call the game, and settle all disputed points. The 
judges at each goal. shall determine when a goal is won, ex- 
cept in case of a disagreement between them, and then the 
referee may determine the matter. 

Rule VI. The referee shall toss for the position of 
the teams in presence of the captain. 

Rule VII. To start the game, the ball shall be placed 



OF ROLLER SKATING. 69 

at the middle of a straight line drawn through the center 
of each goal, and at the whistle of the referee shall be 
charged upon by a player from each team. 

Rule VIII. To constitute a match three out of five 
goals must be won by one of the competing teams, unless 
a different agreement be made by the captains, in presence 
of the referee, previous to the beginning of the match. 
Unless a goal be won meantime the referee shall call game 
at the end of each half hour. If three out of five goals be 
the game played, if at the final call of game by the referee 
one team shall have won two goals to none for the other, 
the winners of the two goals shall be considered winners 
of the match. If there be a postponement by the referee, 
the match shall be renewed where it terminated; but the 
personnel of each team must be the same. 

Rule IX. A goal is w^on by the passage of the ball 
from the front, between the goal posts below the top of 
the same. If by accident one or both of the goal posts 
should be knocked over, and it is apparent that the ball 
passed through the proper bounds, it shall be a goal. 

Rule X. If the ball go out of bounds the referee shall 
blow his whistle to call game, and place the ball at the 
point opposite where it went out, at least four feet from 
the rail. In recommencing play, the players who do so 
must stand in position to knock the ball lengthwise of the 
surface, with their backs toward the sides. 

Rule XL Game shall be called by the referee when- 
ever a foul occurs, or whenever one is claimed, unless the 
referee is satisfied, by his own observation at the moment, 
that no just claim exists. Upon a claim of foul if game is 
to be renewed, the ball must be placed where the foul oc- 
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Rule XII. It shall be deemed a foul: i — if any player 
stop or strike the ball when any part of his person is touch- 
ing the surface; 2 — if any player catch or bat the ball with 
his hands or arms; 3 — if any player, save the goal tend, 
who may do so, kick the ball with his foot or skate, though 
he may stop the ball with either. 

Rule XIII. Any act by any player that is manifestly 
intended as an unwarrantable interference by one player 
with another may be declared a foul by the referee, upon 
complaint by the captain of the offended side. 

Rule XIV. Three fouls, other than when the ball 
leaves the bounds, made by either side during a contest for 
a goal, shall constitute a goal for the opposing side. 

Rule XV. If the referee decide that a foul by the goal 
tend prevented a goal from being made, it shall be ad- 
judged as a goal for the opposite side. 

Rule XVI. If any club refuse to abide by the decision 
of the referee, which, in all cases, shall be final, the game 
shall be declared forfeited to the opposing club. 

Rule XVII. In case of an injury to any player a sub- 
stitute may be appointed. 



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RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERN 
ING THE NATIONAL POLO LEAGUE. 

ADOPTED OCT. IITH, 1S82, AT DAYTON, OHIO. 



The Polo clubs of Dayton, Chicago, Louisville, Cleve- 
land, Columbus, Pittsburg, and Cincinnati, having deter- 
mined to unite themselves in an organization know^n as The 
National Polo League, and 

Whereas, A Delegate from each having met in the 
city of Dayton, Ohio, on this the eleventh day of October, 
Eighteen Hundred and Eighty-Tvs^o, for the purpose of 
completing the organization of The National Polo 
League. 

Be it Resolved. That we. Will. H. Crav^ford, of Day- 
ton, T. R. Hamlin, of Chicago, G. E. Harrison, of Cleve- 
land, J. P. Kelly, of Louisville, R. G. Mattern, of Pitts- 
burgh, W. G. Smith, of Cincinnati, and Chas. E. Free- 
man, of Columbus, be, and are hereby constituted the Direc- 
tors of the National Polo League, w^ith powder to 

I. Control, regulate and manage the affairs of the 
League. 

II. To elect their officers. 

III. To arrange the playing schedule of the League 
games. 

IV. To form the Constitution and By-Laws of the Na- 
tional Polo League, and by subscribing to the same faith- 
fully promise to do all in our power to promote the best in- 
terests of the League. 



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CONSTITUTION. 

ARTICLE I. 

Sec. I. This organization shall be known as the Na- 
tional Polo League. 

ARTICLE II. 

Sec. I. The National Polo League shall consist of the 
Polo clubs of Dayton, Cincinnati, Chicago, Louisville, Col- 
umbus, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. 

Sec. 2. The League shall be governed by a Board of 
Directors. 

Sec. 3. This Board shall be composed of a delegate 
from each Club, and the present delegates shall be the Di- 
rectors for one year from the date of its first meeting in 
Dayton, Ohio, October nth, 1S82. 

ARTICLE III. 

Sec I. The Board shall elect their officers, w^ho shall 
hold ofiice one year from date of election, the first election 
to be held in Dayton, Ohio, October nth, 1S83. 

Sec 2. The officers shall be a President, a Vice-Presi- 
dent, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. 

article IV. 

Sec i. Duties of Officers. The President shall have 
general charge of the affairs of the League, shall have 
power to call meetings of the League, and shall preside at 
all meetings of the League. The Vice-President shall 
perform the duties of the President when the latter is pre- 
vented by any cause from doing so. The Secretary shall 
keep all records of the official meetings of the League, 



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shall arrange and send to the managers of the various clubs 
the schedule of games so far as in his power; he shall do 
all in his power to publish the games of the League and 
keep them before the public, and in his official duty shall 
be subject to the orders of the President. The Treasurer 
shall fill all the usual duties of that office, it being stipulated 
that if any one member of the Board call for a statement 
of the affairs of the League, he shall present them. 



ARTICLE- V. 

Sec. I. Any club may be expelled from the League by 
a vote of a majority, if its actions deem such a course nec- 
essary to the interest of the same. 

ARTICLE VI. 

Sec. I. In case any director shall be unable from any 
cause to attend to the duties of his office, his place shall be 
filled by another director from the same club, and if he be 
an officer of the League, his office shall be declared vacant; 
to be ffiled by an election, and the officer so elected shall 
hold the office during the unexpired term of his predeces- 
sor. 

ARTICLE VII. 

Sec I. In case any question arises requiring a vote of 
the League, it shall be submitted to the President, and he 
shall notify the Secretary, who shall in turn notify the 
Directors of the League to vote upon the same, and return 
the vote to the Secretary, who shall notify the President, 
and he shall notify the League of the result. 



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ARTICLE VIII. 

Sec. I. The Constitution may be amended by a ma- 
jority vote of the League. 

ARTICLE IX. 

Sec. I. Each Club shall be assessed Five Dollars from 
October nth, 1882, and when the sum thus assessed be ex- 
pended, the Treasurer shall notify the President, who shall 
direct another assessment. 



THE CASINO RINK. f^ 



THE "CASINO" RINK. 

The " Casino " Roller Skating Rink of Chicago, is the 
largest, and best constructed and furnished rink in the 
country. It is located on one of the principal thorough- 
fares of the city. Its site (cor. of State and Twenty-fourth 
streets), covers 204 feet in length by 125 feet in width. It 
is forty feet high from the centre of the truss roof to the 
sidewalk, with side walls twenty feet in height. The skat- 
ing surface is considered one of the best in existance; it 
covers an area of over sixteen thousand square feet; its ex- 
treme length is 190 feet, width 86 feet. In laying this im- 
mense surface, every possible improvement and device has 
been used to secure absolute perfection. The first series of 
beams are laid on brick and stone piers, two feet high, leav- 
ing ample space beneath to prevent moisture being ab- 
sorbed from the ground. The beams resting on the piers 
are crossed by a series of strong rafters, inside of which the 
space is filled with a thick layer of cinders covered with 
cement. This cement, smoothed off level with the top of 
the rafters, is covered with a perfectly smooth flooring of 
thoroughly seasoned spruce. The skating surface laid 
upon the spruce flooring consists of white maple strips, 
two and one-half inches wide by one one-fourth inches thick, 
and dove-tailed at the sides. The strips being placed length- 
wise of the rink makes the surface free from unevenness at 
the joints. The total cost of the Casino Rink, including 
1,500 pair of Winslow's Vineyard Roller Skates, will ex- 
ceed $50,000, and it is estimated the skating floor alone 
cost $7,000. To give an idea of the great amount of labor 
required ir constructing a rink of the size of the " Casino," 




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it is only necessary to state that one hundred men were kept 
busy for several days planing the surface after the maple 
strips had been carefully laid. For a more extended des- 
cription of this model Rink, the following extract from the 
Peoria Evening Call will prove interesting : 

" Of the many charming places for partaking of this delightful 
recreation, one of the most desirable to visit is the Casino Skating 
Rink on the corner of Twenty-fourth and State streets. Located on 
the side of the elite center of Chicago, and of easy access bj cable 
cars to a large portion of this class of society, it naturally draws to 
itself an attendance composed of the best people in the city, and great 
care is taken by the management that nothing shall occur to mar the 
sense of refinement or propriety entertained by an audience of this 
character. 

It was built during the past year by The Casino Rink Co., a stock 
company, of which Mr. A. G. Spalding, of the firm of A. G. Spald- 
ing & Bro's, is president, and Mr. T. B. Jordan and H. F. Jordan, for- 
merly of Boston, are the managers. It was opened in May, 1884, and has 
continued its sessions successfully, owing to a cool, pleasant summer, 
till within a few days, when it was closed for some necessary painting, 
opening again for the regular fall season, September ist. It will 
seat 3,000 spectators on the main floor and in the gallery and private 
boxes. 

The building is large and commodious. It cost in the neighbor- 
hood of $50,000. It is 125 by 204 feet in size, of which the skating 
surface occupies 86 by 190 feet, the rest being taken for seating capa- 
city, reception and toilette rooms, offices, etc. Every modern con- 
venience is employed, including steam heat, protection against, and 
easy exits in case of fire, telephones, etc., and it is furnished with a 
roomy gallery, in a bow-window-style-bulge of which the band sits. 
The roofing and pillars are handsomely and artisticallj^ draped with 
many colored tarletans, Japanese lanterns, parasols, etc., producing a 
very 

ATTRACTIVE AND FANTASTIC EFFECT. 

The floor is the perfection of a skating surface. It is of hard 
maple, and alone cost $6,000 to $7,000. Three rows of steps, nicely 



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carpeted, encircle the surface. Here the skates are put on, either by 
loving hands or those of a number of little colored chaps who, with 
their curly heads, and earnest, polite manners, makes very pleasant 
and comical attendants. Four or five openings on each side afford 
easy access to the skate-shod crowds, and the new arrivals look like 
so many shackled ducks, clumsily waddling down to the water's 
edge to swim gracefully away the instant they touch their native 
element. 

There are six instructors, two of them ladies. The rink is bril- 
liantly illuminated by the " Siemens light." an improved gas, similar 
to, but more mellow than, the electric light. 

The music is furnished by the band of the First Regiment I. N. 
G., directed by Prof. Austin, a cornetist of no mean note, and whose 
excellent qualities is his "adaptability," a rare one in musicians we 
must admit. He is immensely popular here, and his music is never 
monotonous. 

Four thousand people have frequently been in attendance, and 
eight hundred to one thousand on the floor. Saturday evening it is 
usually the most crowded. Mondays and Thursdays are pleasant 
evenings to go. 

Prof A. F. Smith is now the leading specialty at this rink, and is 
under a yearly engagement to give exhibitions at the Casino and 
other rinks. His imitation of a dude learning to skate, and of a 
train in motion, were side-splitting and skillful performances. He 
did many wonderful things besides, such as rolling his limbs so far 
apart and laying his head sidewise on one of them in such a manner 
as to make a perfectly horizontal line on the floor, raising himself to 
position again by means of his rollers without using his hands. He 
also picks a handkerchief off the floor with his mouth in the same 
manner. In short, he can skate every which way, on every which 
roller, without ever missing a which. A first-class Polo Club adds 
attraction by playing in the rink through the winter. 

*' So the world wags," for 

** The rich may skate on rollers, 
But the poor — but the poor — 
Be jabers, they can waJkl ** 



The First Exhibition Skater in the Country to Introduce 



^THExgOMIgAL^IMITATIONSxOF-^ 

The Dude on Wheels, The Railroad Train, and the 
, Young Man's First Experience on Skates. 



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FANCY SCIENTinC SKATING 

HOF^O¥ER^T¥0*HUNDRED^MO¥EMENTSk- 

The Dude, The Railroad Train and The New Beginner, 

Performed with Marked Success at Rinks in over fifty of the 
principal Cities in the country, including New York, Brooklyn, 
Philadelphia, Newport, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Balti- 
more, Cleveland, Toledo, Louisville, Kansas City, Milwaukee, 
Columbus, St. Joseph, Dubuque, Des Moines, Green Bay, 
Dayton, Soringfieid, etc. 

Arrang-ements can be made by addresging-, 

CASINO RINK CO., Cor. 24tl M State Sts., CMcago, 111. 



WiNSLOW'S IMPROVED ROLLER SKATES. 



Circular Runniiig 



Vineyaz^" Roller. 

No, "A. C." 

The Vineyard Roller 
All Chimp were patent- 
ed July 13, iSSo, and 
April 26, iSSi. They 
are the only successful 
All Clamp Roller Skate 
ever put in the market. 
They are adapted for 
both' ladies and gentle- 
men. During" the short time this skate has been in use it has won rapid 
popularity. Xo other has ever excelled it. This skate has all the advan- 
tasres of the "Vineyard" Roller "C/"' with the additional claim of read}' 
and secure fastening's Avhich are so much admired, especially by those 
having- tender feet, inasmuch as they entirely do a\vay with straps. The 
All Clamp are nicely polished and nickel plated, and have every part in 
perfect running order. Price, per pair. - $6,00. 

Sizes, 7 1-2, 8, 8 1-2, 9, 9 1-2, 10, 10 1-2, 11, 11 1-2 inches. 





No. "S. C." 

This cut represents the New Half Clamped and Heel Strapped Roller 
Skate, with steel top, nickel plated heel band and plate. This skate is ven,- 
much soug-ht for by those having tender feet and requiring a support f or 
the ankle. It is much preferred by expert skaters because of its lightness, 
and the neat appearance it presents upon the foot. The mechanism of the 
running parts is the same as that of Vineyard Roller "A," with clamped 
toe ana strapped heel. This pattern is very much admired by ladies, and 
its use is becoming very general. Liaxlies' Sizes from 7 to 9 1-2 inches. 
Gents' Sizes from 10 to 11 1-2 inches. Price, per pair, nickel plated, 
$6.00. ^ 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 




WINSLOW'S IMPROVED ROLLER SKATES. 

Circular Rmming Roller Skates. 

"No. H. C.'— Exper- 
ience has proved, both, 
in the use of Ice and 
Roller Skates, that the 
Heel Button and Plate 
v.-ith the Toe Clamp 
is the most secure fast- 
ening-used. By expert 
skaters, this fastening-, 
because of its secur- 
ity, is much preferred. More Ice Skates are used with the Heel Button 
and Toe Clamp fastening" thaa of all others combined. This cut represents 
anew and beautiful pattern of my Vineyard Roller *'H. C* rnounted, 
with Steel Plates, Heel Button and Toe Clamp, now being- very ex- 
tensively used by those more advanced in the delicate and intricate move- 
ments of Roller Skating. These Skates are made of the best material, 
ind finished in a most thorough manner. 

Price, per pair, Nickel Plated, $6.0O. 
Sizes, 8, 8J<, 9, 9Kj 10. 10;., 11, llpi inches. 

No. " C."— The Vine- 
yard Roller Skates Xo. 
*'C," are made upon 
strictly mechanical prin- 
ciples, and the only 
roller skates that are so 
manufactured.' The 
roller carrier is so con- 
structed and arranged 
in connection with the 
hanger, and the spring 
or rubber cushion lying- 
between the roller 'car- 
rier and hanger directly 
in line of the two centers 
that it enables the skater 
to make all the curves 
and describe all circles 
not obtainable in any 
SSo, and immediately 
upon Its introduction to the g-eneral public, a suit in equity was brought 
against it for an alleged infringement by one Plympton; but after a full 
and exhaustive hearing — covering a period of thirty months — the suit was 
decided bv Judge Lowell, in the United States 'Circuit Court, held in 
Boston, February 3, 1SS3, /« my favor. In consequence of this suit this 
skate has been withheld from the public for nearly three 3'ears, but is 
now being- manufactured for general use. The Vineyard Roller *'C"is 
put up wilh ebonized woods, strapped complete, with nickel plated heel- 
bands and everv part of the best material and thoroughlv made. 

Sizes,'?, 7^, 8, S^'c, 9, ©M, 10, 10i<, 11, 11>< inches. 
Price, per pair, $4.00. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 




WINSLOW'S IMPROVED ROLLER SKATES. 

Circular Running Roller Skates. 



No. ** A. ""—Patented 

July 13, 1880; patented 
April 12, 1881; patented 
April 26, 1S81. These 
skates are made of the 
best materials, with 
Boxwood Wheels and 
steel axles, and finished 
in the best manner. 
They are NOISELE^ 
in movement, and very 
desirable for use in 
rinks. ^ The facility of 
the action of the circular 
or lateral mechanism 
enables the skater to 
perform all difficult fig-- 
ures, as in ice skating-, 
with natural ease and g-race. Their merits have been thoroughly tested by 
thousands of skaters during the past season, and they have given complete 
satisfaction. Length, 6^, 7, 7^, 8, S^, 9, 9K» 10, lOK, H, HH, 12, 
inches. "With Ebonized "Wood Tops, Strapped complete, 'with Patent 
Buckles and Nickel Plated Heel Bands. Price per pair, $4.00. 




No"B."— A new and 

desirable pattern, hav- 
ing, for rink purposes, 
all the advantages of 
Vineyard Roller *'A." 
The construction of this 
skate supersedes all 
others, both for its sim- 
plicity and durability. 
By taking- out a single 

screw in the long" hang- 

J^l^^er, the entire running 
l^^l part can be removed; a 
^^*^" great convenience in re - 
pairing- worn out parts, 
if any exist. This skate 
is made in the most 
thorough and workman- 
like manner, and every pair is warranted. The Vineyard Roller **B'* vvill 
run in a smaller circle than any roller skate ever manufactured. The im- 
provements were patented March 14, 1SS2. Vineyard Roller **B" is put 
up with Ebonized Wood, fully Strapped, and with Nickel Plated Heel 
Bands. Sizes 7 to 12 inches. Price, $4.00 per pair. 




A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



CLIMAX PARK ROLLER SKATES. 

The Roller Skates 
represented by this 
cut are manu- 
f actured of the best 
material, and nicely 
finished in ebonized 
wood, strapped 
complete with pat- 
ent buckles, nickel 
plated heel band, 
steel axles and mal- 
leable iron castings, 
having- bearings 
one inch in length, 
'which effectually 
prevents the ^vear- 
ing out by constant 
friction as is the 
case wdth other low 
priced roller skates. The axles revolve in the hanger bearings, and the 
wheels revolve on the axles, thus doing away with the friction that is 
common with other roller skates. A patent for. these axles and bearings 
on roller skates was granted April 26, 1S81. 

Sizes of Skates, 7, 7 1-2, 8, 8 1-2, 9, 9 1-2, 10, 10 1-2, 11, 11 1-2 inches. 
Price, per pair, irith Ebonized Woods, Boxwood Bolls, $1.75, 




THE NEW YORK ROLLER SKATES. 




These roller skates 
are manufactured of 
the best materials, 
and nicely finished 
with French polished 
beech wood tops, 
strapped complete, 
with patent buckles, 
maple wheels and 
nickel plated heel 
bands. The wheels 
g^^ are hung to the tops 
^^^.in a simple and effec- 
tual way. The hang- 
ers have a middle 
support, which adds 
much to the strength 
and but little to the weight. This keeps the wheels apart, and makes a 
separate axle for each wheel. They are "light weight," perfectly strong 
and thoroughly reliable. 

7 to 11 1-2 inches. Price, per pair, $1.00. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



EXTRA PARTS FOR 

Samuel Winslow's Patent Roller Skates. 



Parts for Vineyard Roller "B." 

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PRICE LIST OF EXTRA FARTS 

For Winslow^s Patent IRoller Skates. 



Parts for Vineyard Roller No. "B." 

No. 

1. Short Hanger $ i:; 

2. Long- Hang-er 15 

3. Roller Carrier 2^ 

4. Bed Plate 10 

5. Screw for Hangers Nos. i and 2, and Xo. 17 5 

6. Rubber Cushion, or Spring 5 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



No. Parts for Vineyard RoU.r No. "A." and **H. C." 

S. Pin for Roller Carrier $ 5 

9. Rubber Cushion, or Sprini; . . 5 

10. Long- ILinger 15 

11. Short Hanj^-er 10 

12. Roller Carrier 25 

No. Parts for Vineyard No. "C," "A. C." and "S. C." 

52. Hanger for Vineyard No. "C." S% to 12 inches, Japanned $ 30 

53. Hanger for Vineyard No. '^\. C." and "S. C." Nickel Plated, 

S]4 to 12 40 

54. Roller Carrier for Vineyard No. " C," S% to 12, Japanned 30 

84. Roller Carrier, Nickel Plated, for Vineyard "A. C." and "S. C," 

S^ to 12 40 

85. Rubber Cushion or Spring for Vineyard No. "C," "A. C." and 

"S. C." 5 

S6. Supporting Screw "for Roller Carriers No. 84 5 

87. Hanger for "C." Japanned, 6^ to 8 30 

87. Hanger for *'S. C.'» Nickel Plated, 6>^ to S 40 

88. Roller Carrier, Japanned "C." 6^ to 8 . . 30 

88. Roller Carrier, Nickel Plated for "S. C." 6^ to S 40 

89. Rubber Cushion or Spring for "C." 614 to 8, and ''S. C." 6% to S 5 

90. Supporting Screw for Roller Carriers 88 5 

Price Liist of Tools for Repairing Vineyard Roller Skates. 

91. * Rubber Press for "C," ''A. C." and "S. C' Skates $1 00 

92. Cotter, Spreader and Closer 100 

93 and 94. Riveting Tools for Buckles 75 

95. Soft Hammer for Straightening Axles i 50 

96. Anvil for Rink use 2 00 

No. Miscellaneous Parts for Ice and Roller Skates. 

13. Tongue for Lever Buckle, per gross $ 60 

14. Lever Buckle, per gross 125 

15. Hanger for Popular Roller, from 9 inch to 11% inch, inclusive^,. . 15 

16. Hanger for Popular Roller, from 6% inch to S% inch, inclusive.. 15 

17. Hanger for Park Roller 20 

18. Screw for Long and Short Hanger, for *' H. C." " S. C* and 

"A. C." Skates 5 

19. Spring Cotter, per hundred 25 

20. Key for Ice Skates, and "H. C," **S. C." and «*A. C." Skate. . . . 10 

21. Cleat for Clamps to Slide in, per pair 5 

22. Heel Plate for Ice Skates and No. "H. C." Skate, with Screws, 

per pair 10 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



No. 

23. Washer for Xo. 42 and 43 Axles, per pound $ 30 

24. Long- Right and Left Threaded Screw for Clamps 10 

25. Medium Right and Left Threaded Screw for Clamps 10 

26. Short Right and Left Threaded Screw for Clamps 10 

27. 29, 31, 33, 35. Toe Clamp, Left Threaded 10 

2S, 30, 32, 34, 36. Toe Clamp, Right Threaded 10 

37. Heel Button, for Ice Skates and "H. C." Skate 5 

38. Bridg-e Support for Right and Left Threaded Screw 5 

39. Rivet for Cleat, per pound 40 

40. Axles for Popular Roller, 6% to S>]4, inch Skate S 

41. Axles for Popular Roller, 9 to 11% inch Skate 8 

^1%. Axles for Vineyard Roller, 6^ to 8 10 

42. Axles for Vineyard Roller, 85^ to 9, and all sizes of Park Rollers 10 

43. Axles for V^ineyard Roller, from 93^ to 12 inches 10 

44 to 52. Connecting Rods for S to 12 inch Skates, inclusive 10 

53, Rivet for Lever Buckle, Brass Rivets, per pound 60 

54, 56, 58, 60. Heel Clamp, Right Threaded 10 

55, 57, 59, 61. Heel Clamp, Left Threaded 10 

62. Heel Support Washer, for B, B. Skate 5 

63. Heel Support Washer, for B. X., 34S and 349 Skate 5 

64. Toe Plate, Center Support Washer, for B. B., B. X., 34S and 349. 5 

65. Toe Plate, Toe Support Washer, for B. B., B. X., 348 and 349 3 

66. Heel Screw and Xut, for Nos. 220 and 270 4 

67. Toe Screw and Nut, for Nos. 140, 220, 230, 270 3 

68. Heel Screw and Xut 4 

69. Toe Screw, for Xos. 272, 2S0 and 286 3 

70. Heel Screw, for Xos. 272, 2S0 and 286 4 

71. Key for all kinds of Clamp Skates 10 

No. Miscellaneous Parts for "Winslow's Roller Skates. 

713^. Ivorine Rolls $ 12 

72. Boxwood Rolls from 6yi to 9 inch. Vineyard and all sizes of Park's 5 

73. Boxwood Rolls, from g% to 1 2 inch, Vineyard 5 

74. Heel Bands, Electro-Gold or Xickel Plated, per pair 15 

75. Heel Straps for Roller Skates, Vineyard "A," "B" and "C" .... 30 

76. Toe Straps for Roller Skates, with Buckles 15 

77. Toe Straps for Roller Skates, without Buckles 15 

78. Skate \Voods, Ebonized, Xos. A. B. and C 15 

79. Skate Woods, Park Roller, Ebonized 15 

80. Skate AVoods, Popular Roller 10 

81. Boxwood Rolls for Popular Roller 5 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET. CHICAGO. 



THE IMPROVED HENLEY ROLLER SKATES. 



By the \ise of rubber 
springs the req u i s i t e 
tilting- or hiteral motion 
is secured, and the skate 
is easily changed to suit 
a heavy or lig-ht person, 
and the largest skate 
will turn a two-foot 
circle, and all the wheels 
rest square on the floor. 

The truck and frame 
can be instantly removed 
by simplv drawing- back 
the coupling pin, which 
is held in position by a 
strong wire spring, and 
the rubber spring can be 

adjusted or replaced in a moment. 

The Boxwood Wheels are provided with Metal Boxes, makmg the 

skate Tery light running and diirable. It is admirably adapted to amateur 

and fancy skating, as the tension of the rubber spring' can be graduated to 

suit any skater. 

It is svmmetrical in its proportions, elegant in its style, of superior 

workmanship, strong and durable, and is The Challenge Roller Skate of 

the "World. 

No. of Skate, 1234 567 S 9 10 




Length, inches, S 



SH 9 9/i 9>2 10 loYz 
Price, per pair, $3.00, 



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HENLEY'S STEEL CLAMP SKATE. 




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A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON 



The Henley Clamp 
Skate is entirely new in 
style and appearance, 
and no expense has been 
spared in making it 
perfect in every respect. 
It combines the utmost 
elegance of appearance 
with complete utility as 
a scientific skate. The 
footboard is stamped 
from sheet steel, and 
has a spring temper, 
which gives it ease and 
elasticity of motion not 
found in any other 
skate. 

Sizes same as Henley 
Rink Skate. 

Price, per pair. $6.00. 
STREET, CHICAGO. 



PRICE LIST OF REPAIRS 



HENLEY RINK SKATES. 

No. 

1. Small Copper Rivets, for Buckles per lb. $i 30 

2. Patent Buckle, two holes, without Rivets per doz. 35 

3. Large Copper Rivets, for fastening- small strap to heel strap, lb. i 00 

4. Rubbers per doz. 40 

5. Linch Pins per lb. 80 

6. Steel Pins for Couplings per doz. 40 

7. Round-head Screws for Heel Plates per gro. 30 

8. Flat-head Srews for fastening Irons to Foot-boards " 25 

9. Washers per lb. 40 

10. Steel Axles each 10 

I. Set Screws per doz. 26 

12. Wire Spring " 50 

13. Arms for Hangers each 20 

14. Small Plates for Rubbers " 07 

15. Boxwood Wheels, with Metal Box, 8 to the set per set 67 

16. Hangers for Wheels with Axles each 30 

17. Heel Straps per pair 50 

18. Nickel Heel Plates " 25 

19. Toe Straps " 20 

20. Foot Boards " 40 

GENTS'. 

30. Instep Strap for Club Skate each $0 15 

57. Screw for Toe Clamp .. . " 15 

59. Toe Clamp " 10 

60. Guide for Toe Clamp '•' 8 

61. Rivets per doz. 10 

63. Steel Key for Axle " 10 

^. Side Strap and Loop each 25 

69. Steel Foot Plate " 125 

58. Key for Toe Clamp " 15 

LADIES'. 

62. Screws for Toe Clamps each $0 15 

64. Guide for Toe Clamp " 8 

65. Heel Piece " 25 

66. Toe Clamp " 10 

67. Steel Foot Plate " i 25 

31. Side Heel Strap " 15 

58^. Keys for Toe Clamps . " 15 

6i|^. Rivets per doz. 10 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET. CHICAGO. 



THE MUNCIE ROLLER SKATE. 

Adjustable Bottom Roller Skate, a First Class Skate for Rinks or Clubs. 




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THE MUNCIE. 

It is the only Adjustable- Bottom Skate manufactured. 
It can be chang-ed from one size to another instantly. 
It can be made plain or scientific. 

Gent's Adjustable Iron Bottom, Nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8. per pair, $4 00 

" *' ♦' •* 8and9 *' 400 

Ladies' *' *' ** " i, 2, 3, 4 and 5 " 400 

Child's *' *« " " ID, II, 12 and 13 " 400 

THE MUNCIE PLATED SKATE. 

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This skate is handsomely plated and is a fine skate for prize or presentation. 

Price per pair, - $6.00. 

Sizes same as Iron Bottom Skates. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



PRICE LIST OF REPAIRS 



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THE MUlirCIE SKATE. 



Heel Straps, wood bottom per pair, $ 40 

Heel Bands, brass, wood bottom '•' 20 

Heel Straps, iron bottom " 25 

Toe Straps, broad, wood bottom " 30 

Toe Straps, narrow *' 20 

Foot Boards, wood *' 40 

Foot Boards, malleable iron, adjustable " i 50 

Hang-ers for Wheels, malleable iron, adjustable, 4 to set *' i 50 

Toe Clamps for malleable iron, adjustable " 10 

Hangers for AVheels, wood bottom, complete, 4 to set " 2 00 

Wheels, best boxwood each, 5 

Gent's Heel Pieces " 40 

Ladies' Heel Pieces " 40 

Gent's Toe Pieces with clamps " 50 

Ladies' Toe Pieces with clamps " 50 

Axles, best steel " 8 

Patent Buckles " 2 

Copper Rivets per lb., i 00 

Screws, round head coupling- per doz. , 25 

Flat Head Screws for coupling- adjustable bottoms " 20 

Toe Clamp Screws " 10 

Linch Pins for Axles '*' 10 

3/^ -inch Square, pure rubber per foot, 25 

Cut of Skate for printing, small ,. . each, i 00 

Silver Plated Skates for prize or presentation extra, 2 50 

Gold Plated Skates for prize or presentation " 15 00 

Gold -Bronze Skates for prize or presentation " i 00 

Lithographs of Skating Scene per doz., i 25 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



THE PLYMPTON SKATE. 



The Plympton Skate is too well known to need any extended descrip- 
tion, having- been used in rinks for nearly twenty years. We are now 
prepared to offer this skate to the trade and to rinks at a price corresponding 
with other skates on the market. 

Sizes from 7 1-2 to 11 1-2. Price, per pair, $3.00. 

Price List cf Farts. 

Ebonized Foot Hoards per pair, $o 40 

Heel Straps " 35 

Toe " " 25 

Heel Bands each, 7 

Trucks " 20 

Hangers " 20 

Steel Axles " 10 

Turkey Boxwood Wheels *' 5 

Cotters per 100, 35 

I.arge Screws each, 3 

Rubbers per doz. , 35 

Double Rivet Buckles per gross, i 50 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO 



RINK TOOLS. 




Tools for Vineyard Skates. 

No. 91. Rubber Press for C. AC. and SC Each, $1 00 

" 92. Cotton Spreader and Closer *' i 00 

** 93, 94. Riveting- Tools for buckles *' 75 

'* 95. Soft Hammer for straightening- axles " i 50 

" 96. Anvil for rink use * ' 2 00 

Tools for Henley Skates. 

Six inch flat nose pliers $ 75 I Wrench for bending- linch pins $ 25 

Rivet set for large copper rivets 50 | Rivet set for buckles 25 



CLARKE'S STEEL CASED RUBBER WHEEL 





No. 29. No. 29. 

B. Brass bearing through center of wheel. 

C. Steel casing forming sides of wheel, which also hold the rubber 
band in place by being dovetailed at edges, as shown, allowing no chance 
for the rubber to slip or roll from its place. 

R. Rubber band, which is made of the best rubber, and of sufficient 
hardness to make the wheel very light running. 

These wheels are made to fit all styles and sizes of skates, and are 
especially adapted for playing polo, football, etc., and are also quite exten- 
sively used for Rink purposes, as they are noiseless, durable, and will not 
wear the floor. 

We can furnish these wheels at following low prices: 

^^^^^ $1.65 per Set, net. 

Nickel Plated 2.00 " *« *« 

Repairs for Wheels. 

Brass Boxing, per Set (S) $ -0 

Rubber Tire, per Set (8) 1.00 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



RINK MANAGER'S CAP. 




This elegfant cap is made of the best quality dark blue cloth, silk lining-, 
patent leather peak, gfold buttons at side, and the word " Manager " in g-old 
letters on band. Price, $2,50 each. 

SKATING CAPS, 




Skating Caps, plain $ -- 

'* " 2dquality ." * /g 

** Cap,goldcord *. .*;'" 125 

POCKET OILERS. 




PRICE— Tin 25c. each. Nickel 35c. each. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



SKATE SATCHELS. 



Leather, with strap, best quality $2 ck) 

Leather, with strap, second quality *. ^ B'^ 

Canvas, with strap ^ ^5 

POLO STICKS AND BALLS. 

We are now manufacturing the finest line of Polo Sticks in the market, 
using the very best stock, and taking great care in their manufacture. 

POLO STICKS. 

No. o. The Spalding League Polo Stick, hand made, each $0 75 

No. I. Fine Machine Made Stick, square head - .=^0 

No. 2. Round Stick -5 

Rubber Covers for Sticks 5° 

POLO BAIiliS. 

Each. 

-Leather Covered Balls $0 15 

Rubber Covered Regulation Polo Ball 1 00 

GOAL STAKES, RULES, ETC. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 



POLO SUITS. 





FLANNEL SHIRTS. 

Each. Per doz. 
Xo. o. Extra heavy Fhm- 

nel $5 oo $54 oo 

Xo. I. I st quality twilled 

Flannel 4 oo 43 od 

Xo. 2. 2.1 quality twilled 

Flannel 325 3600 

Cheaper Shirts, $1 50 to $2 25 each. 

Close Fitting Shirts, 

Worsted knit, ti^ht fitting eques- 
trian Shirts, each $3 50 

Cotton knit ditto, each 2 00 

To Measis.ro for Shirt. 

Size collar worn; length of sleeve 
from center of back ; size around 
chest; leng-th of yoke shoulder to 
shoulder. 

FLANNEL KNEE PANTS. 

Each. Per dz. 

Xo. o. Extra heavy Flannel $5 co $54 00 

Xo. I. ist quality Flannel 400 4200 

Xo. 2. 2d quality Flannel 325 36 co 

Cheaper Flannel Pants, $1 50 to $2 25 each. 

KNEE TIGHTS. 

Worsted Knee Tiarhts, each $3 00 

Cotton Knee Tig-hts, each i 00 



Xo. 



STOCKINGS. 

o. Best worsted yarn, 



Per pair. 



No o 
Xo. I. 

Xo 4. 



Xo. I. Fine ^voolen yarn, any color i 00 

Xo. 2. Good quality woolen yarn 75 

Xo. 3. 2d quality 50 

BELTS. Each. 

N 1 I J 1 I I buckle, worsted webbing- $ 50 

Leather mounted, ^vorsted \vebbing- 40 

Leather mounted, cotton web 25 



CAPS. 

Reg-ulation Polo Cap $1 00 

Worsted Knit Caps i 00 

College style Cap, with Visor 75 

Cheaper Caps 50 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 108 MADISON STREET. CHIC^SO. 



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